Privacy Policy
At taiwosotikare.com, we are committed to safeguarding the personal data and privacy of our users. We recognize the importance of data protection and embrace transparency, security, and user control in all aspects of data handling. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We adhere to relevant legal standards governing data privacy and are dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. taiwosotikare.com has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data and uphold your rights under applicable laws.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, taiwosotikare.com, and any related services. For the purposes of the GDPR and CCPA, the data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Taiwo Sotikare
Email: [email protected]
3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect and Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Information automatically collected through your interaction with our website, including IP address, browser type, language preferences, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and log data.
b. Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account, subscribing to newsletters, or registering for other services, including your name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Information relating to your preferences, personal interests, website interactions, service usage, and purchase history.
d. Communication Data
Details related to your correspondence with us, such as email content, contact forms, customer service requests, and inquiry history.
e. Technical Data
Details about your device and internet connection, such as device identifiers, operating system, browser software, screen resolution, and internet service provider.
f. Transaction Data
Records of products or services you have purchased from taiwosotikare.com, including payment information (excluding full card details), billing and delivery information, and transaction history.
g. Preference Data
Your communications preferences, marketing consents, and information you provide relating to your interests in our products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases, as outlined under the GDPR and applicable privacy laws:
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations when you register, make a purchase, or enter into service agreements with us.
– Consent: Where you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities, particularly for marketing and non-essential cookies.
– Legitimate Interests: To support our business operations and provide a quality service, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights
You are entitled to exercise the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of information held about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete your personal data in appropriate circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing if accuracy, legality, or necessity is in question.
– Right to Data Portability: Obtain and reuse your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
To protect your personal data, taiwosotikare.com employs industry-standard security technologies and practices including, but not limited to:
– Encrypted connections via SSL/TLS on our website.
– Access controls and authentication protocols.
– Regular system updates and vulnerability monitoring.
– Secure data storage and encrypted backups.
– Ongoing training for staff in data protection protocols.
7. International Data Transfers
Certain data processing activities may involve transferring your personal data to countries outside your home jurisdiction, including locations where data protection laws may differ. Any such transfers will only take place under safeguards such as:
– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
– Binding Corporate Rules.
– Adequacy decisions issued by relevant authorities.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. Retention periods typically include:
– Usage Data: 12 months
– Account and Profile Data: Until account deletion or inactivity exceeding 24 months
– Transaction Data: 6 years (for tax and financial compliance)
– Communication Data: 24 months
– Technical and Preference Data: Variable, based on cookie lifespan or until consent is withdrawn
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on taiwosotikare.com to enhance user experience and functionality. Cookies fall into the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as session management and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalization features, including saved preferences and account settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized usage data for insights and optimization.
– Performance Cookies: Help assess website performance and system responsiveness.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, we request your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. Users may manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Management Tool available on our website footer or configure browser settings to block or delete cookies. Opting out of certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Under CCPA, California residents may opt out of the “sale” of personal data. While taiwosotikare.com does not sell personal data in the traditional sense, we honor do-not-sell requests where applicable. Please contact us at [email protected] for further details.
11. Children’s Data
taiwosotikare.com is not intended for or directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take appropriate steps to delete such data.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations, technology, or business operations. Any material changes will be communicated via our website or direct email notification where legally required. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please reach out using the contact details below:
Taiwo Sotikare
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://taiwosotikare.com
We are committed to full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and all relevant data privacy laws. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns regarding how your data is used or protected.